Monday, July 25, 2011

Dumbass

Leaving your ID in the back of a cab can be an inconvenient mistake, especially if it was a cab you just robbed.

Prosecutors allege Antonio Crawford, 29, offered up his ID when he tried to use a credit card reported stolen in an earlier robbery pay for a cab ride from Arlington Heights to the 1200 block of South Ashland around 6:35 p.m. on July 19.

When the card was denied, Crawford pulled out a 9-milimeter handgun and took $100 from the center console of the cab and fled, prosecutors said Sunday in Cook County Central Bond court.

But while making his getaway, Crawford left behind his ID, authorities said.

Slam dunk arrest and conviction. Now he can plead guilty to "theft" and be out by next month.

happened in 012. If the criminal wasn't so stupid our jobs would be much harder then it is already. Great job by the beat car. They gave a good flash and then wrote good paper and inventoried the ID allowing the dicks to conduct a good follow-up. Good job by all. Now it is up to the states attorney to put this career criminal away for a few years.

This shit-hole city, is in the hands of the criminals.I wish can CCW (.40 GLOCK) to defend my self and family, without getting in trouble with the law.I'm a outstanding pro-Police law abiding citizen, with a valid FOID card, registered gun and have taken an 8hr gun training.I know it's is a long way,before able to CCW but.. I might, just take a chance.